All week
PAINTINGS INSPIRED BY HISTORY: Despite being colourblind and having tunnel vision, William Lethorn has found success in the world of art. Working with oils, acrylics, charcoal — and taking inspiration from religion, history and landmarks — some of Lethorn's works are on display in Exhibition of Paintings. Artsdepot, free, just turn up, until 8 February
RECORDS & REBELS: Explore the late 1960s, a decade of era-defining music, fashion and political activism at the V&A.You Say You Want a Revolution? Records and Rebels 1966-1970 evaluates the impact of the finished, and unfinished, revolutions of the time on the world we live in today. The V&A, various prices, book ahead, until 26 February
RE-IMAGINATION: At the London Transport Museum's Poster Parade: Re-imagining historical posters, old posters and memorable designs are cleverly modified for contemporary audiences. London Transport Museum, £16/£13.50, book ahead, until 27 April
Art review: Objects found in the Thames
Franziska Lantz finds objects discarded from the Thames at low tide, from clothing to animal bones. All of these works are then suspended from the gallery ceiling and these 'dead' items are brought back to life. Franziska Lantz: Expanding Arid Zones is at Supportico Lopez hosted by Rodeo, 123 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0EW. Free, until 11 February ★★★☆☆ (Tuesday-Saturday) Tabish Khan
Monday 30 January
NEW NATIONALISM: Politics has taken a strange turn in an age of Brexit, Trump and the rise of European populist right. Join Professor Tony Travers of the London School of Economics and two experts on the populist right at the LSE to find out why there has been a rise in such nationalism. The London School of Economics, free, just turn up, 7pm-8.30pm
MONDAY NIGHT LAUGHS: Get over the Monday blues with Right Funny Comedy #11. Join host Stephen DiPlacito and 12 incredibly funny comedians to laugh your way into the coming week. Hawkins Forge, free, just turn up, 7.30pm-10.30pm
MUSIC MONDAY: Energise your Monday night with guitarist Remi Harris. Finding fame through sets at Montreux Jazz Festival, BBC Proms and with Jamie Cullum, expect influences of Django Reinhardt, Wes Montgomery and Stan Getz, blended with hip hop, gypsy swing and blues. Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, £15, book ahead, from 7.30pm
Tuesday 31 January
SOCIAL DRAWING: Join fashion illustrator Dulcimer Draws and test your creative side with playful art activities, which include speed portrait drawing, paper dress-making — you can also take your very own sketchbook home. Don't worry, drinks will be on hand throughout the night. Drink, Shop & Do, £12, book ahead, 7pm-9pm
SEEDS AND SENSORS: Join the creators of the Connected Seeds Library at the launch of the exhibition. A day of food, film and workshops, the launch gives you a chance to network with experienced and novice growers and learn about community growing seed spaces and more.Rich Mix, free, just turn up, 10am-6.30pm [until 12 February]
POETRY: Explore the themes of patriotism, friendship, class and the environment with Templar Poetry Live: The Penguin Diaries. Telling the haunting story of the British Antarctic Expedition, The Penguin Diaries include a sonnet for each member of the expedition. Keats House, free, book ahead 7pm-8.30pm
Wednesday 1 February
BRIDGET JONES: Laugh yourself silly as Bridget Jones navigates through life as a single woman, this time with a baby on the way in Bridget Jones's Baby. Before the screening, have a giggle with stand-up comedy from Jenny Lockyer in the bar. Stanley Halls, £8/£6, book ahead, from 7pm
GHOST HUNTING: Discover the strange life of one of the 20th century's pioneering physicists, Oliver Lodge. Spirits in the Ether: Oliver Lodge and the Physics of the Spirit World explores Lodge's commitment to spiritualism and his scientific hunt of the spirit world. The Royal Institution, £14/£10/£7, book ahead, 7pm-8.30pm
Thursday 2 February
DAY OF THE GROUNDHOG: Celebrate Groundhog Day with a screening of, you guessed it, Groundhog Day. Follow Phil (Bill Murray) as he gets caught in time warp, forced to relive the same day over and over. Prince Charles Cinema, £8.50/£4.50/£7.50/£5, book ahead 1.35pm/4pm/6.25pm/8.45pm
DAY OF THE GROUNDHOG: Celebrate Groundhog Day with a screening of, you guessed it, Groundhog Day. Follow Phil (Bill Murray) as he gets caught in time warp, forced to relive the same day over and over. Prince Charles Cinema, £8.50/£4.50/£7.50/£5, book ahead 1.35pm/4pm/6.25pm/8.45pm
DAY OF THE GROUNDHOG: Celebrate Groundhog Day with a screening of, you guessed it, Groundhog Day. Follow Phil (Bill Murray) as he gets caught in time warp, forced to relive the same day over and over. Prince Charles Cinema, £8.50/£4.50/£7.50/£5, book ahead 1.35pm/4pm/6.25pm/8.45pm
CRASH BANG WALLOP: Hear Iain Martin speak about his new book, Crash Bang Wallop: The Inside Story of London's Big Bang and a Financial Revolution that Changed the World (and breathe). Centred on the Thatcherite Big Bang of the 1980s, the book explores how London has flourished best when opened to new ideas and migration. Libreria Bookshop, free, book ahead, 7pm-9pm
SNOW IN LONDON: Get an up-close look at Chelsea Physic Garden's snowdrops before the rest of the country's blooms open (thanks to the garden's micro-climate). The head gardener and their team will be creating elevated displays of snow drops for visitors. Chelsea Physic Garden, £10.50/£6.95, book ahead, 10am-4pm
Stage review: Chris Gethard sees the funny side of depression
A comedy show about depression is a tough sell. That's the theme of Chris Gethard's new show, Career Suicide. It's all true and has parts that will bring you close to tears (not of joy), taken from Gethard's battle with depression, alcoholism and suicidal tendencies. When the laughs do come, they're huge and worth the wait. So join Gethard as he takes you on a tour of life in New Jersey, breaks out a spot on Morrissey impression and meet his wondrous but terrible shrink Barb. Career Suicide, Soho Theatre, Wardour Street, W1. From £8, until 4 February ★★★★☆ Harry Rosehill
Friday 3 February
RUG RHYMES: The Poetry Library Den welcomes children under five and their carers to meet puppets, Federico and Firebird, for nursery rhymes, poems and stories. Then browse and borrow books from the centre's children's collection and continue telling stories all the way home. Southbank Centre, free, just turn up, from 10.30am
ANTI-WINTER BLUES: Bid adieu to the winter blues this series of uplifting films. This week, Wish I Was Here, tells the story of an actor who re-evaulates his life when coming to a major crossroads. House of Vans, free, just turn up, from 5pm/7pm
SWING DEN: Get moving with Swing Den and Lindy Hop the night away at this beginners' swing dancing class, followed by a social dance for all abilities. Bishopsgate Institute, £8/£5, book ahead, 7pm-11pm
Saturday 4 February
HER: A 15-year-old girl from London finds that conflict has made her an alien in her own country. In Her, the protagonist, as different versions of the 'girl', faces the harsh realities that young girls in conflict zones are confronted with. Half Moon Theatre, £7, book ahead from 3pm/7pm
WORLD FAMOUS: Stephen K Amos hasn't performed his unique brand of stand-up from England all the way to New Zealand without picking up a few new anecdotes along the way. Discover his encounters with new people and cultures in his talk, World Famous. Artsdepot, £18, book ahead, from 8pm
Stage review: A humorous take on misery
BU21 is a set of interconnected monologues that present the reactions of a disparate group of Londoners in the aftermath of a hideous terrorist attack. This is much more than a ghoulish spectacle or slice of misery porn; it’s a warm and surprisingly humorous play that also pays incisive scrutiny to the way we react as a society, our own motivations and what it means to be a spectator to tragedy. BU21, Trafalgar Studios, 14 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2DY. From £15, until 18 February ★★★★☆ Chris Bridges
Sunday 5 February
HANDS ON BASE: Hands On Base lets children actually touch some of the Horniman museum's exhibits, including African masks and shark jaws. Horniman Museum & Gardens, free, just turn up, 11am-12.30pm
DAVID GIBB: David Gibb performs original music, as well as songs inspired by children's music from around the world. Whether he's singing about swimming, finding a dragon in your bedroom or waiting for the postman, David Gibb: Letters Through Your Door is a lovely way to keep the kids entertained. Artsdepot, £7, book ahead, 11am/2pm